“Discover the Hidden Formulas for Romantic Cocktail Creations”
Crafting a heartfelt libation for a loved one can demonstrate your deep understanding of their preferences while adding a personalized touch to your romantic moments together. And for those who may be single, treating yourself to one of these delightful concoctions can also make for a special and meaningful self-care night. Learn how to create a romantic Valentine’s Day cocktail with the help of Julianna McIntosh, the author behind “Pretty Simple Cocktails,” who drew inspiration from the iconic crooner, Frank Sinatra, for her pink-themed drink duo. The Clover Club for Two, a classic pre-Prohibition blend of gin, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white, exudes elegance and romance, perfect for sharing with a loved one. McIntosh’s Raspberry French 75 offers a simple twist on a champagne classic, featuring fresh raspberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, gin, and bubbles for a celebratory touch. Additionally, indulge in the XO Twisted Old Fashioned, a rum-based cocktail with notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice, ideal for raising a toast to love. For a fruit-forward option, try the Strawberry Kiss, blending reposado tequila with citrus, strawberries, and rhubarb bitters for a flavorful Valentine’s Day delight. Lastly, savor the Rosemary & Juliet cocktail, made with Maestro Dobel Diamante, complete with a smoking sprig of fresh rosemary for a sensory experience to accompany your romantic libation. Cheers to creating unforgettable moments with these exquisite cocktails!
Here are the rewritten recipes in a more streamlined format:
1.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 oz Diamante Cristalino Tequila
– 1/2 oz raw agave syrup
– 1 oz grapefruit juice
– 1/4 oz lime juice
– 3 sprigs rosemary
Method:
1. Muddle 2 rosemary sprigs with agave syrup until fragrant.
2. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and ice to a shaker.
3. Shake and double-strain into an ice-filled glass.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
2. **Romance on the Rocks**
Ingredients:
– 1.5 oz Valrhona-infused Bourbon
– 0.5 oz white honeysuckle vanilla syrup
– 1 cocktail barspoon Allspice dram liqueur
Method:
1. Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
2. Garnish with 3 drops of Meletti Fernet and a Japanese strawberry Kit-Kat.
3. **Strawberries and Cream**
Ingredients:
– 1 oz Rose flavored Vodka
– 1.25 oz Strawberry/Kumquat puree
– 0.25 oz citric acid Solution
– 1 cocktail barspoon Rose liqueur
– Dash soda water
Method:
1. Shake all ingredients with ice in a mixing tin for 15 seconds.
2. Strain into a chilled highball glass and top with cream soda.
4. **Meet Me at the Clock**
Ingredients:
– 1 oz Hendrick’s gin
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 5 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
– 1 1/2 oz Veuve Clicquot champagne
– Spray of absinthe
Method:
1. Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup; strain into a coupe glass.
2. Add champagne and a spray of absinthe.
5. **Cupid’s Arrow (Upgraded Strawberry Margarita)**
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Teremana Blanco
– 1 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz agave syrup
– 1 oz strawberry puree
– 2 dashes balsamic vinegar
– 8 to 20 mint leaves
Method:
1. Muddle mint with Teremana, lime juice, and agave syrup.
2. Add strawberry puree, balsamic vinegar; shake with ice and strain over fresh ice.
6. **Cherry Chocolate Boulevardier**
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“Raspberry flavors complement the vermouth and bitters in the cocktail, creating a complex and rich cocktail — perfect to accompany your favorite chocolates on Valentine’s Day,” Wright said.
Ingredients:
– 1.5 ounces Dewar’s 12-year scotch whisky
– 0.75 ounces Martini & Rossi Rubino
– 0.75 ounces Martini & Rossi Bitter
– 1 ounce cherry juice
– 2 dashes chocolate bitters
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled.
2. Add melted chocolate to the base of the glass and garnish with cherry and mint.
Non-alcoholic Valentine’s Day drinks:
Going zero-proof this Valentine’s Day? No problem. Check out some delicious drinks without the booze below.
Shirley Temple:
The classic mocktail, a tall glass of ice, an ounce of grenadine, ginger ale, and a couple of maraschino cherries.
Strawberry Hot Chocolate Affogato:
Get the best of both worlds with McIntosh’s drink/dessert that combines the flavors of a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Espresso Martini:
Try chef Carla Hall’s mocktail version of the popular caffeinated cocktail.
This story was originally published on February 13, 2025. Valentine’s Day drink recipes for raspberry French 75, rosé-hued cocktails, Shirley Temples, and more were featured on goodmorningamerica.com.
